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From 1948 until the mid 1990s, this nation was fully segregated in terms of education, medical care, and access to all other public facilities. Black citizens were not given citizenship, were not allowed to vote and were even forced to live on homela
a) south africa
b) nigeria
c) uganda
d) kenya

The national government of Uganda has supreme political authority in the country, with the local governments having limited power. This type of system is known as a
a) unitary
b) confederation
c) federal
d) democratic

In the country of Lesotho a king is the head of state but a prime minister holds governmental power. This is an example of what form of government?
a) parliamentary
b) presidential
c) confederation
d) dictatorship

Because of political instability, corruption, and human rights violations, United Nations peacekeeping forces would MOST LIKELY be found in which country?
a) south sudan
b) south africa
c) south kenya
d) south nigeria

Most countries in Africa have a government with a strong central authority. Local governments- like cities, counties, states, or provinces- have only the powers given to them by the central government. this is...
a) unitary
b) federal
c) confederation
d) democratic

In Kenya, the literacy rate for males is 90.6% while the rate for girls is 79.7%. In Sudan, 71.8% of males are considered literate as opposed to 50.5% of the female population. Which statement BEST describes what is causing the difference in li
a) cultural norms and values place little emphasis on female education
b) cultural norms say only girls should be smart
c) females are rising to be the next generation of leaders
d) the only law in the country says that only boys should be smart

At one time the union of African States (1961-1963) was considered a confederation. Which choice listed describes the distribution of power in the Union of African States?
a) weak central gov
b) strong central gov
c) no regional govs
d) democracy

Many countries and groups around the world are willing to contribute to help reduce famine in Africa. What problem in Africa makes it difficult to get these contributions to the citizens of African countries?
a) gov instability
b) aids
c) hunger
d) death

Using the chart in your study guide, which country is MOST likely to have the highest standard of living?
a) south africa
b) nigeria
c) sudan
d) egypt

Which type of government consists of a single, self-appointed ruler who holds political control over an entire country?
a) autocratic
b) federal
c) confederation
d) democracy

The primary difference between presidential and parliamentary governmental systems is that in a parliamentary system the chief executive is chosen by the
a) the legislature
b) the people
c) the females
d) the males

Famine can lead to death and malnutrition. Which area of Africa is more likely to be affected by this deadly health issue?
a) north africa
b) east africa
c) south africa
d) west africa

Which strategy would help in preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS?
a) education and prevention
b) civil war
c) death
d) famine

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